No 141 Squadron, Royal Air Force

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NO 141 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History: Formed at Rochford in February 1918.

Coat of arms (crest) of the No 141 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

On an ogress a leopards face argent
Motto: Caedimus noctu.

Origin/meaning

The Ogress (black roundel) symbolises Night and the Leopards Face is indicative of fighting. The Whole symbolises the Night Fighter Role. The Motto translates as ”We slay by night”. The Badge was approved in June 1941.

Literature: Image from picclick.com. Information from Knights of the Sky Badges and Markings of the Royal Air Force Part Five: Numbered Flying Squadrons by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons.

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